General Eligibility & Requirements

You must be an adult (21 years of age or more), living in the United States for the full duration of the program, and have permanent work authorization at the time that you apply and throughout the full duration of the program. DACA recipients are eligible to apply to the program.
We require that students complete a background check as part of enrolling in the program as part of the fellowship assignment process.
The classroom portion is virtual, and we require that students have an Apple computer or MacBook (check the FAQ for the required specifications) and a reliable workspace with internet access. A limited number of laptops are available to borrow during the classroom portion if obtaining one would be a barrier to your participation.

Application & Admissions Process

On this application, you will be asked to submit…

Contact information, including optional demographic information
A current resume (CV)
Written responses to 4 questions (about ~300 words each)
Desired fellowship modality (remote or in-person) and fellowship locations

Admissions Timeline

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants will be moved through the Admissions process throughout the open window. Our goal for the cohort is to admit up to 30 students; final admittance numbers will be confirmed in January based on the number of fellowship opportunities projected for 2027.

Please note that we do not anticipate any Remote fellowships. In 2026, we secured fellowship opportunities in Seattle, WA and Nashville, TN.

Ada Core Tracks

We offer two tracks for Ada Core.

Track A

5 months of classroom experience
Program participation ends after classroom experience; fellowship assignment not required
Eligible for future fellowship windows after graduation on an opt-in basis

Enrollment limit: Up to 15 seats

Track B

5 months of classroom experience
Enrolled in the next available fellowship window (Q3 2027) upon successful completion of curriculum
Program participation ends after that 5-6 month fellowship assignment

Enrollment limit: Up to 30 seats, contingent upon the number of fellowship seats available

We strive to secure sufficient fellowship interviews based on the number of students who select Track B at enrollment. As a result, we are unable to transfer students from Track A to Track B after enrollment.

<Track A and Track B> Classroom Experience (3/1/2027 - 8/13/2027)

The classroom experience will be virtual and feature both self-guided portions and direct instruction. We anticipate approximately 40-60 hours a week to be required between class time, optional elements like office hours, and self-guided independent/group work. Applicants can review the Student Handbook to learn about the attendance, grading, and other classroom policies.

<Track B Only> Q3 Fellowship Window (8/23/2027 - 1/21/2028)

The Ada fellowship assignment is 5-6 months long, depending on the Corporate Partner.
Interview Week will begin 7/5/2027. The fellowship interview process typically takes 2-4 weeks to complete, at which point assignments will be made such that as many Adies receive fellowships as possible.
You will be assigned a location for your fellowship placement at enrollment. You must be in the assigned location before the beginning of fellowship in February 2028.
Ada fellows receive a stipend to offset living expenses during the months of the fellowship of at least $3,080 per month ($15,400 total, pre-tax).

Questions? Email admissions@adadevelopersacademy.org

Cohort 27

Ada Core is a cohort-based program teaching full-stack web development. Learn how to code, advocate for yourself in the industry, and cultivate your community in tech.